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Samsung is undeniably a strong competitor in the smartphone market, especially with its powerful foldable devices. However, Chinese OEMs are rapidly catching up. To maintain its lead, Samsung needs to introduce a highly competitive foldable. Samsung actually seems to be working on an “Ultra” foldable phone. This is the first time an ‘Ultra’ model visiting the Galaxy Fold series. Previously, we shared with you that we discovered two devices in the Fold 6 series. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Fold 6 Ultra. We know that Samsung is working on two distinct foldable devices, internally codenamed “Q6” and “Q6A.” Initially, we thought that Galaxy Fold 6 Ultra will be exclusive to Korea, but it appears Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra in the Chinese market as well.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra won’t be limited to Samsung’s home market
We spotted a new device in our database with the internal codename “Q6A” and the model number “SM-W9025“. We already know that Samsung codenamed Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra as “Q6A”. Additionally, we previously reported the device will be available in Korea and Samsung will introduce Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra with the model number SM-F958N. It appears that the model number of Samsung’s upcoming foldable in China is quite different from the Korean variant, even though they bear the same internal codename. And there is a reason behind this.
Samsung introduces some of its devices in China under a completely different marketing name than in the global market. The previously announced Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were released in China with a different market branding. Specifically, Samsung launched them as Galaxy W24 and Galaxy W24 Flip in China. We expect this device to be released in China as the “Galaxy W25 Ultra”. Note that the Chinese variant will have the same specifications as the Korean variant that we previously spotted. Therefore, we can easily say that the Galaxy W25 Ultra will be a Chinese clone of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
The New ‘Fold’ will be wider than its predecessor
The previous leaks also revealed Galaxy Z Fold 6 will come with a slightly refreshed design. While renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 series have surfaced online, and Samsung Kazakhstan even released official images of the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. The “Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra” was interestingly absent on Samsung’s promotional images. This actually might reveal that only the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be available globally, or that ‘Ultra’ is coming at a later date. We anticipate the Ultra variant’s introduction in 2025. Initially, we thought Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would be a Korea-exclusive device, but it turned out to be available in China as well.